Chicken Gumbo
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
8
15
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Servings
Prep Time
8
15
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
vegetable oil
1/4
cup
flour
3
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2
lb.
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
1
cup
white potatoes (½ lb), cubed
1
cup
onion, chopped
1
cup
carrots (½ lb), coarsely chopped
1/4
cup
celery, chopped
1/2
medium carrot, grated
4
cloves garlic, finely minced
2
stalks scallion, chopped
1
bay leaf
1/2
teaspoon
thyme
1/2
teaspoon
ground black pepper
2
teaspoon
hot pepper (Jalapeno)
1
cup
okra (½ lb), sliced into ½-inch pieces
Instructions
Add oil to a large pot, over medium heat.
Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour begins to turn golden brown.
Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring constantly with a whisk, and cook for 2 minutes. The mixture should not be lumpy.
Add all ingredients except okra. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Add okra, and let cook for 15 to 20 more minutes.
Remove bay leaf.
Serve hot in a bowl or over rice.